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Pre-Natal Development Questions

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to prenatal development stages and factors affecting pregnancy. It covers topics such as the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods, as well as environmental hazards and conditions like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Pre-Natal Development Questions

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to prenatal development stages and factors affecting pregnancy. It covers topics such as the germinal, embryonic, and fetal periods, as well as environmental hazards and conditions like Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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1. A pregnant woman is 6 weeks pregnant. The baby’s organs are beginning to form.

What stage is
she in?

A. Germinal period C. Embryonic period


B. Fetal period D. Neonatal period

2. Carla is 7 months pregnant. Her baby’s organs are maturing and preparing for life outside the
womb. What stage is this?

A. Fetal B. Embryonic
C. Germinal D. Zygotic

3. Ana just found out she is 1 week pregnant. The fertilized egg is dividing rapidly and attaching to the
uterine wall. What stage is this?

A. Fetal period B. Embryonic period


C. Organogenesis D. Germinal period

4. Maria is 3 weeks pregnant. The mass of cells is now called:

A. Zygote B. Embryo
C. Fetus D. Infant

5. A pregnant mother is infected with rubella. What type of factor is this?

A. Environmental hazard B. Teratology


C. Paternal factor D. Genetic mutation

6. A developing fetus depends on the mother for:

A. Intelligence B. Eye color


C. Personality D. Nutrition

7. Human life begins at:

A. Birth B. Implantation
C. Conception D. Third trimester

8. A cluster of abnormalities caused by heavy alcohol use during pregnancy.

A. Teratogenesis B. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome


C. Autism D. Toxemia

9. A sexually transmitted infection harmful to the fetus.

A. Syphilis B. Influenza
C. Migraine D. Arthritis

10. Stress and anxiety during pregnancy may result in:

A. Optimal birth outcomes B. No effect at all


C. Faster brain growth D. Less than optimal prenatal outcomes

IDENTIFICATION

1. The fertilized egg formed at conception


2. The mass of cells during early development before it is called a fetus
3. The prenatal stage occurring in the first two weeks after conception.
4. Harmful environmental agents that cause birth defects.
5. A cluster of abnormalities in babies caused by heavy alcohol use during pregnancy.

ANSWER KEY

1. C
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. D
11. Fetus
12. Embryo
13. Germinal Period
14. Teratogens
15. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

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